MTX: MOTOTRAX(tm) VIDEO GAME
Fast-Paced Motocross Game
Santa Monica, CA – February
19, 2004 -Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI)
has signed a deal with Roadrunner Records’ multi-platinum-selling artist,
Slipknot, for the MTX: Mototrax(tm) videogame, which will be
available in retail stores nationwide on March 3, 2004. The band will unveil
their brand new track, "Don’t Get Close" from their forthcoming album due out
in May 2004, in the game. Also included in the game is an unreleased
instrumental version of "The Heretic Anthem" and the hit "Wait And Bleed" from
their first self-titled album. A three-minute Slipknot video will be included
in MTX: Mototrax as well as a secret character and bike designed
by the band. A special
cheat code to unlock the secret character will be placed on the band’s
upcoming album.
The soundtrack will also feature 23 vocal
tracks and 13 instrumental tracks from some of the most popular metal and punk
bands of today along with underground bands, to fuel the fast-paced racing and
freestyle action in the game. Players can choose to have an instrumental
soundtrack, one with vocals or a combination of the two. For a full listing
of the songs please visit
www.mtxmototrax.com.
Some
of the featured artists and tracks on MTX:
Mototrax are:
VOCAL TRACKS
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A.F.I. – "The Nephilim"
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Black Label Society –
"Doomsday Jesus" -
The Descendents – "Everything
Sucks Today" -
The Distillers – "Dismantle
Me" -
Disturbed – "Intoxication"
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Dope – "B%Tch"
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Dope – "Burn"
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Dope – "Falling Away"
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Dope – "Motivation"
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Dope – "So Low"
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The Faders – "Lonely Punk"
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Faith No More – "Digging The
Grave" -
Fear – "No More Nothing"
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Jet – "Take It Or Leave It"
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Metallica – "Motorbreath"
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The Misfits – "20 Eyes"
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Pennywise – "Now I Know"
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Slipknot – "Don’t Get Close"
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Slipknot – "Wait And Bleed"
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Static X – "Destroy All"
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The Stooges – "Funhouse"
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Thrice – "Artist In The
Ambulance" -
Vaux – "Switched On"
MTX: Mototrax
is the ultimate motocross experience. Players can go online to compete
against up to 7 other opponents or immerse themselves in a single-player
career mode. Its groundbreaking customization includes a unique track
builder, rider customization and realistic bikes and gear from manufacturers
like Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha. Players can experience the high-speed
racing action at 60 frames per second as they become king of the track and
earn all the fame and fortune of a true champion. Legendary racer and
freestyle rider Travis Pastrana is featured in MTX: Mototrax, as
well as 12 other top pro riders.
MTX: Mototrax
is being developed by Left Field Productions, makers of the critically
acclaimed Excitebike 64. The game will be available for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system
from Microsoft, and has been rated "E" – (Everyone – with mild lyrics)
by the ESRB.
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